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Michael Thomas

Thomas is a frequent commentator on Wall Street and the author of Love and Money.

articles/2010/09/22/larry-summers-did-the-job-obama-asked-him-to-do/thomas-summers-wrap_128589_orihq6

Summers Gave Obama Cover

Washington is swirling with the usual rumors—the White House’s man was pushed! He jumped! But Summers is leaving because he made sure real reform was discussed—but not accomplished.

Michael Thomas

articles/2009/07/21/goldmans-crisis-control/goldman-sachs-1_jnyf6r

Goldman's Crisis Control

Think Goldman got off easy for its role in this financial meltdown? Michael M. Thomas says Capitol Hill connections got it a free pass after the Crash of 1929, too.

Michael Thomas

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